Cheap Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA from $500 (67 Rentals)

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property at 665 E Badger Rd

$1,450 - $1,850

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665 E Badger Rd

LyndenWA98264

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The Meadows
$1,500 - $1,750
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The Meadows

3428 W McLeod RdBellingham, WA 98225
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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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GardenHome Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

GardenHome Apartments

3716 Home RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2057 Washington StFerndale, WA 98248
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Echo Flats
Studio Apartments

Echo Flats

194 E Bakerview RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Cascades West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascades West

3422 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Village at Baker Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Baker Creek

3820-3972 Primrose LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Sky View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sky View Apartments

1800 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Calypso North
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Calypso North

3815 Elwood AveBellingham, WA 98229
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1118 N Forest
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
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Sunset Pond Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Pond Apartments

1101-1405 Woodstock WayBellingham, WA 98226
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Laurel Court
Studio Apartments

Laurel Court

1025-1031 23rd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

1810 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Woodrose Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrose Apartments

3353 Racine StBellingham, WA 98226
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Heather Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Commons

4163 Deemer RdBellingham, WA 98226
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Gateway Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Lofts

202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Corner Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corner Apartments

1655 Main StFerndale, WA 98248
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Cheapest Available Whatcom County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Whatcom County, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood priced from $795. Forest Hill Apartments in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whatcom County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$845
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie down, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Woodrose ApartmentsA101BR,1BA$1,341
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The SandpiperStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,405
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!Studio (470-489sqft)Studio,1BA$1,425
CrescentStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA

As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whatcom County area is the $1.61 price per square foot Luxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE Model at New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview Road in the in the Guide Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Whatcom County apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whatcom County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview RoadLuxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
Town Homes at the Ridge3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.70
Depot Estates3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.48
Depot Villas3 bed3BR,2BA$1.67
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
The U4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.70
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Lion HeadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whatcom County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Whatcom County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Whatcom County is at Gateway Lofts listed at $1,225.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment is $1,300 at Stanford Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Whatcom County is starting from $1,609 at Woodrose Apartments.

What is the most affordable Whatcom County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Whatcom County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Hill Apartments and starts from $845.

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